Standard: Low impact, low intensity aerobics where everyone can go at their own pace. This is an exercise class that is also fun. Work as hard as you like and slow down when needed (or wanted). The music is varied so you don’t get bored. Floor exercises are included, but not mandatory. Attend one day a week, or both days if you wish.Required: Hand held weights if you have them – 1 or 2 pound to start with, yoga mat if doing the floor exercises.

Advanced: The classes use the “Leslie Sansone Walk at Home” DVDs. The class is a high intensity/low impact workout using weights and stretch bands that are provided. Monday and Wednesday are 3 miles, the DVDs are 47 to 52 minutes. Friday is 4 miles, the DVD is 60 minutes. Friday at the end of the month is 5 miles, the DVDs are 75 to 80 minutes

Exercise based on yoga, done mostly in a chair and partly standing with a chair for support.Note: Although our program is not strenuous and people participate at their own level, there is the proviso that they are healthy enough to participate and are able to walk a little and stand on their own. If they are unable to do that then they can still participate but it is required to have a care worker with them to assist them as needed.

Beginners: Shi Ba Fa is a modern set of Chinese exercises to promote stretching, self-massage, breathing and balance. Done to Chinese music, Shi Ba Fa is effective in preventing and relieving stress and acute pains.This is a no impact exercise, easily adjusted to accommodate physical limitations.Required: Comfortable clothing and shoes that give a good platform for balance.

Intermediate: Required to have completed Shi Ba Fa Beginners.

STRETCH/STRENGTHMon 12:45- 1:45 PMFri 1:00 - 2:00 PM

By exercising with rubber bands for resistance you will improve your total body strength.A short stretching program is performed first, and participants should be able to stand for 45 mins.

Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art practiced both for its defense training and its health benefits. Medical research has found evidence that tai chi is helpful for improving balance and for general psychological health, and that it is associated with general health benefits in older people.

Beginners: This session is designed strictly for beginners who wish to learn the basics.

Senior Seniors: This is not a class with instruction. It is designed for those who have previously done Tai Chi and would like to get back into it, and for those Senior Seniors who need to work at their own pace or to their own ability. This class is definitely not disciplined. Make a mistake? Pick up where you can. Need to drop out for a few moves? That’s okay too. Want to be in a friendly atmosphere and perhaps share a laugh or two? Come and join us.

Continuing: Must have taken a beginner’s class or already know Tai Chi. There are no instructions here. The Tai Chi is done to music alone.

Ongoing Thursday: Must have full knowledge of the 108 movementsOngoing Friday: Must have some knowledge of Tai Chi as no instruction is given.

YOGAMon 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMMon 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Hatha

Yoga: An hour of yoga routines. The room is open before 9, allowing everyone to get settled in so we may begin right at 9 a.m.

Hatha Yoga is the branch of Yoga which concentrates on physical health and mental well-being. Hatha Yoga uses bodily postures (asana), breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation (dyana) with the goal of bringing about a sound, healthy body and a clear peaceful mind. There are 200 Hatha Yoga Postures with hundreds of variations which work to make the spine supple and to promote circulation in all the organs, glands and tissues. Hatha Yoga Postures stretch and align the body, promoting balance and flexibility.Required (for both): A yoga mat if you have one. If you are a beginner we can find one for you.